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Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, most famous for pioneering the Gonzo journalism movement. His seminal work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971), is a cornerstone of countercultural literature. more Hunter S. Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author, most famous for pioneering the Gonzo journalism movement. His seminal work, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1971), is a cornerstone of countercultural literature. Another notable achievement is his book "Hell's Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs" (1966), which provided an immersive and controversial look into the biker subculture. In 1970, Thompson ran for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado, on the "Freak Power" ticket, an event that exemplified his unorthodox approach to both politics and journalism. Thompson's work is characterized by its vivid, first-person narratives and a blending of fact and fiction. less

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"Fear is just another word for ignorance"
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"Football players, like prostitutes, are in the business of ruining their bodies for the pleasure of strangers."
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"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body."
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"You buy the ticket, you take the ride."
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"I was a halfhearted, at best, rebel"
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"The mind of America is seized by a fatal dry rot"
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"When you're going through hell, keep going"
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"A little bit of the legend works because it's just poetry"
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"I understand that fear is my friend, but not always"
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"Myths and legends die hard in America"
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"The truth is rarely pure and never simple according to Oscar Wilde"
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"Call on God, but row away from the rocks"
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"Yesterday's weirdness is tomorrow's reason why"
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"We can't stop here, this is bat country"
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"You better take care of me Lord, if you don't you're gonna have me on your hands"
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